A debate that will determine the law covering abortions in NSW began, strangely, with an argument about the presence of women.
A seven-page bill that will codify 50 years of medical practice - and could cost Liberal Premier Gladys Berejiklian her hard-won majority - refers 35 times to a "person" undergoing a termination.
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondentAaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com
